by Julie Frinzi | Apr 8, 2025 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership
Board members play a crucial role in the success of an association and must also safeguard themselves from legal risks. Below are essential points every board member should be aware of to steer clear of legal challenges: Duty of Care What It Is: Board members must act...
by Julie Frinzi | Jan 30, 2024 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership, Meetings & Conferences
According to SEC Newgate EU, an integrated public relations and public affairs consultancy in Brussels, it’s time for associations to have some fun and open the doors to all. Here are five exciting event trends happening in 2024. DEI Everywhere – Diversity, Equity and...
by Julie Frinzi | Nov 20, 2023 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership, Meetings & Conferences
According to Meetingsnet.com, most key meeting expenses are up well over 20 percent even as inflation across the economy has fallen. One of the biggest areas of a conference budget is the food and beverage – costs are up 25% and wages for hospitality staff are...
by Julie Frinzi | Jan 20, 2023 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Membership
Seek Out Alternative Revenue SourcesMany associations rely on too few sources of revenue, most often, the annual conference and dues. We’re still banking on the revenue from the BIG CONFERENCE to sustain our operations and not investing in digital efforts in a BIG way...
by Julie Frinzi | Nov 10, 2022 | Acumen Blog, Association Management, Leadership
Even though David Letterman hosted his last show almost 7 years ago, his Top 10 lists live on! So, here we go – The Top 10 Things to Look for when Recruiting New Board Members: Are they … #10 Financially Resourceful? Donating time does not pay the bills. Many...
